Intelligence and espionage

Iran frees British Council employee Aras Amiri

Aras Amiri's lawyer in Tehran said the British Council worker flew out of the Iranian capital on Monday after her travel ban was lifted.

Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Jan 13, 2022

Israel pledges to keep US in loop on trade with China

In the face of growing American concerns, Jerusalem has reportedly promised Washington it will keep it abreast of any major business deals with Beijing.

Danny Zaken | Israel | Jan 12, 2022

Scandal threatens political ambitions of former Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen

Revelations over an alleged liaison with a married woman could threaten whatever political ambitions former Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen was harboring.

Ben Caspit | Israel | Dec 23, 2021

Head of the Mossad Yossi Cohen attends a Fourth of July Independence Day celebration at the residence of the US ambassador to Israel in Herzilya Pituah, Israel, July 3, 2017.

Israeli president’s call with Erdogan may go beyond detainees’ release

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s friendly chat with his Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog could be signal that he is ready to turn a page in Turkey’s strained ties with Israel.

Ben Caspit | Israel | Nov 19, 2021

Israeli couple Natalie and Mordi Oknin, who were held in Turkey for a week on suspicion of espionage, are greeted upon their arrival home following their release, Modi'in, Israel, Nov. 18, 2021.

Israeli tourists released from Turkish prison

Two Israeli tourists held for eight days in Turkey have returned home in a private jet today and Israel’s president called Turkey's to thank him personally.

Rina Bassist | Israel | Nov 18, 2021

Israel seeks release of couple arrested for espionage in Istanbul

In an incident that threatens to further strain Turkey-Israel relations, Jerusalem is working to secure the release of an Israeli couple arrested in Istanbul Friday after reportedly taking photos of a presidential residence.

Diego Cupolo | Turkey | Nov 15, 2021

Mordy and Natali Oknin are seen in this undated photo.

The Takeaway: Sudan’s fragile economic stability at risk after military takeover

Saudi Arabia’s plan for “net-zero”; Turkey’s spy busts; Syria’s rebel factions; Egypt’s robot detention; fatwas on marital sex and bodybuilding; fishing for plastic in the Nile … all in about 1,500 words!

Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Joe Snell | Sudan | Oct 27, 2021

Sudanese security forces keep watch as they protect a military hospital and government offices during protests against a military coup.

Turkish media erupts with news of Iran spy arrests — three weeks late

The victorious headlines ran in all the pro-government print news media, which are in desperate need of good news amid the deepening economic crisis.

Pinar Tremblay | Turkey | Oct 26, 2021

Turkey’s spy-bust bombshell unlikely to further worsen ties with Israel

The Turkish media may be abuzz with reports about the foiling of a Mossad-run spy ring, but Israel appears unimpressed, and observers see no further deterioration in the already frosty bilateral relations.

Fehim Tastekin | Turkey | Oct 25, 2021

15 spies for Israel's Mossad arrested, reports Turkish press

Turkey's Sabah newspaper reported that a 15-member spy network was arrested on Oct. 15 in an operation carried out across four Turkish provinces.

Al-Monitor Staff | Turkey | Oct 21, 2021

UAE budget boosts cybersecurity

The huge increase of cyberattacks during the coronavirus pandemic, digital transformation and terrorism threats have pushed the UAE to secure its cyberborders through high expenditure within its new budget.

Hussein Nagah | Gulf | Oct 20, 2021

Visitors attend Gitex Shopper at the World Trade Center, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 24, 2017.

Iran’s intelligence accused of killing Kurdish political activist

Yasser Mangouri’s family was informed of his death more than 50 days into his summoning in the northwestern city of Piranshahr.

Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Sep 15, 2021

Video image released by hackers of Evin Prison prisoner abuse.

Israel’s military promotes handler of jailed US spy to brigadier general

Aviem Sella's promotion was approved by Defense Minister Benny Gantz.

Al-Monitor Staff | Israel | Sep 2, 2021

The Takeaway: The roots of Tunisia’s political crisis are economic

Also: United States, Iraq stay focused on Islamic State; Gulf eyes solar energy; Russia’s Syria policy puzzles Israel; Afghan refugees trigger backlash in Turkey; Erdogan puts spotlight on Cyprus ghost town.

Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Joe Snell | Tunisia | Jul 28, 2021

Iranian intelligence says it busted alleged Israeli spy network

Iranian officials said the alleged Mossad operatives planned to use weapons during riots in Iran and were arrested at the western border.

Al-Monitor Staff | Israel | Jul 27, 2021

Intelligence and espionage

Iran frees British Council employee Aras Amiri

Aras Amiri's lawyer in Tehran said the British Council worker flew out of the Iranian capital on Monday after her travel ban was lifted.

Israel pledges to keep US in loop on trade with China

Scandal threatens political ambitions of former Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen

Israeli president’s call with Erdogan may go beyond detainees’ release

Israeli tourists released from Turkish prison

Israel seeks release of couple arrested for espionage in Istanbul

The Takeaway: Sudan’s fragile economic stability at risk after military takeover

Turkish media erupts with news of Iran spy arrests — three weeks late

Turkey’s spy-bust bombshell unlikely to further worsen ties with Israel

15 spies for Israel's Mossad arrested, reports Turkish press

UAE budget boosts cybersecurity

Iran’s intelligence accused of killing Kurdish political activist

Israel’s military promotes handler of jailed US spy to brigadier general

The Takeaway: The roots of Tunisia’s political crisis are economic

Iranian intelligence says it busted alleged Israeli spy network

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